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immateriality

[/ˌɪmətɪˈrɪəlɪti/]
nounfemininepl: immaterialities
imaterialidade
1. The quality or state of being immaterial; lacking physical substance or matter
The immateriality of the soul has been debated by philosophers for centuries.
A imaterialidade da alma tem sido debatida por filósofos há séculos.
2. Lack of importance or relevance; insignificance
The immateriality of that detail made it irrelevant to the case.
A imaterialidade daquele detalhe o tornou irrelevante para o caso.
3. The property of being incorporeal or non-physical in nature
In spirituality, the immateriality of consciousness is a fundamental concept.
Na espiritualidade, a imaterialidade da consciência é um conceito fundamental.
Synonyms
incorporealityinsubstantialityirrelevanceinsignificancespirituality
Antonyms
materialityphysicalitysubstantialityimportancerelevance

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
imaterialidade
Standard usage in both formal and informal contexts
Portugal
imaterialidade
Standard usage, identical to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

neither here nor there
neither fish nor fowl
immaterial evidence
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